In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, and the looming threat of Hurricane Irma and Jose, CoreLogic’s Chief Economist Frank Nothaft discusses the implications of natural disasters on the housing market.
Read More »Immigration Reform’s Effect on Housing
President Donald Trump announcement on Tuesday that he will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration policy, sparking a larger conversation about immigration reform, but what does that mean for the housing industry?
Read More »Economic Disrupt: Harvey’s Impact
The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book published Wednesday, and according to the report’s national summary, economic activity increased at a “modest to moderate pace” across all 12 districts in July and August. However, the Fed's report added a special note to ...
Read More »Top 3 States for ROI
When it comes to making a return on their investment, these three states are cashing in big on their properties. Take a look at just how much.
Read More »Homeowners in Florida Brace for Irma
Hurricane Irma is speculated to hit Florida Sunday, but with uncertainties for the future of the National Flood Insurance Program, Florida may be in danger of experiencing the full consequences of lapsed insurance.
Read More »Fischer Resignation Leaves Another Empty Seat at the Fed
Beginning October 13, 2017, Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer will be stepping down from his position.
Read More »Harvey Survivors: HUD’s Top Priority
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released short, intermediate, and long-term efforts that are currently underway for Hurricane Harvey survivors. As HUD continues to keep the lives and safety of all those affected by the devastation as ...
Read More »How Could Tax Reform Hurt the Housing Market?
Tax reform is one of the major ticket items on the current administration’s agenda, a measure that Congress hopes to tackle now that they are back from summer recess. However, two groups of professionals in the housing industry could stand to lose.
Read More »Cordray Skirts the Question
With the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Richard Cordray’s, term coming to an end next year, there has been a lot of discussion on whether or not the Ohio native will make a run for the governorship, despite remaining silent on the matter.
Read More »Freddie Mac Speaks: G-Fees and CRT
Kevin Palmer, SVP of Single-Family Credit Risk Transfer at Freddie Mac, on how credit risk transfers are indicating whether Freddie's Guarantee fees are in line with what the private market would charge.
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